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Pjaudon
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#1 Post by Pjaudon » Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:16 pm

I just bought my first pontoon boat and would like to introduce myself to this illustrious group. My boating experience has been solely on sailboats with Diesel engines, so the anxiety level is a bit high with this gasoline outboard. I have already learned that you can't steer a pontoon when the motor is in neutral- there is no rudder.

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#2 Post by redbeard » Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:22 pm

Welcome to the group I'm sure you will enjoy it here. If you need or want to know something just ask someone can and will help you. Again welcome to the mad house. :nana
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#3 Post by Texoma Toon » Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:04 pm

Welcome to to party! :drink4

:pics of your toon are appreciated. If you have questions ask away.
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#4 Post by Mosnowman » Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:40 pm

You came to the right place! The guys here help all of us newbs with a lot of wisdom!

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#5 Post by landlockedsailor » Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:13 pm

Another sailor here, just bought a pontoon too with lots of questions ably answered by the members here. Great forum! Have learned a lot. Pontoon being delivered sometime in late March when there's water under the dock. Can't wait! Total newbie to pontoons and nervous about not being able to raise sail if engine dies. Welcome!
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#6 Post by Gonefishing » Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:35 pm

Welcome to the group.
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#7 Post by Pjaudon » Wed Feb 13, 2013 7:28 pm

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I'm looking forward to this new form of boating. Now all I need is for this cold front to move on...
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#8 Post by ROLAND » Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:23 am

Pjaudon wrote:I just bought my first pontoon boat and would like to introduce myself to this illustrious group. My boating experience has been solely on sailboats with Diesel engines, so the anxiety level is a bit high with this gasoline outboard. I have already learned that you can't steer a pontoon when the motor is in neutral- there is no rudder.

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Welcome to the group...you're going to love your new pontoon.... laughed at what you said about not being able to steer the boat in neutral..... my first time out 2 years ago I panicked pulling up to the dock to pick up my wife.... found out real quick there is no brake pedal on the deck.... thank goodness I was barely moving.... if you have any questions, fire away, there is a wealth of knowledge ( and a few smart asses, of which I consider myself ) about pontoons on this board... don't forget to post some pics.
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#9 Post by PlaynDoc » Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:35 am

Welcome, Sailor...
You'll find the pontoon can act like a sailboat sometimes. It usually happens when you *don't* want it to... like, when docking/trailering the boat... Sudden gust of wind, and you'll move very much like a sailboat!
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#10 Post by Pjaudon » Thu Feb 14, 2013 8:00 am

If only it had a rudder and a keel....
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#11 Post by Ron Burgundy » Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:31 am

Maybe give this a try.
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#12 Post by Pjaudon » Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:37 am

That's it, Capt Ron...
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#13 Post by Pjaudon » Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:34 pm

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#14 Post by tuned » Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:03 pm

I think maybe the reason that you had trouble steering in neutral is that you had ur swing keel down a bit too deep :biggrin2
Welcome to ya, Paul. Nice looking boat.
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#15 Post by RobRoy » Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:14 am

PJ: Use the force... Think in the direction. Move it with your mind.... Welcome Jedi !
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